Tracy Summers of Toledo, Wash. monitors the scene above Hidden Valley Ranch where fire crews worked to halt progression of the Taylor Bridge Fire on Thursday, August 16, 2012. The Taylor Bridge Fire has forced hundreds to evacuate and has burned dozens of homes. less

Tracy Summers of Toledo, Wash. monitors the scene above Hidden Valley Ranch where fire crews worked to halt progression of the Taylor Bridge Fire on Thursday, August 16, 2012. The Taylor Bridge Fire has forced ... more

Helicopters drop water above Hidden Valley Ranch where fire crews worked to halt progression of the Taylor Bridge Fire on Thursday, August 16, 2012. The Taylor Bridge Fire has forced hundreds to evacuate and has burned dozens of homes. less

Helicopters drop water above Hidden Valley Ranch where fire crews worked to halt progression of the Taylor Bridge Fire on Thursday, August 16, 2012. The Taylor Bridge Fire has forced hundreds to evacuate and ... more

Firefighters camp in a field at Cle Elum-Roslyn School on Thursday, August 16, 2012. The Taylor Bridge Fire has forced hundreds to evacuate and has burned dozens of homes.

Firefighters camp in a field at Cle Elum-Roslyn School on Thursday, August 16, 2012. The Taylor Bridge Fire has forced hundreds to evacuate and has burned dozens of homes.

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Fire burns above Hidden Valley Ranch where fire crews worked to halt progression of the Taylor Brige Fire on Thursday, August 16, 2012. The Taylor Bridge Fire has forced hundreds to evacuate and has burned dozens of homes. less

Fire burns above Hidden Valley Ranch where fire crews worked to halt progression of the Taylor Brige Fire on Thursday, August 16, 2012. The Taylor Bridge Fire has forced hundreds to evacuate and has burned ... more

The Taylor Bridge Fire burns a hillside near the intersection of Highway 970 and 97 near Cle Elum on Wednesday, August 15, 2012. The Taylor Bridge Fire has forced hundreds to evacuate and has burned dozens of homes. less

The Taylor Bridge Fire burns a hillside near the intersection of Highway 970 and 97 near Cle Elum on Wednesday, August 15, 2012. The Taylor Bridge Fire has forced hundreds to evacuate and has burned dozens of ... more

Evacuees and spectators watch the Taylor Bridge Fire erupt near Highway 970, south of Swauk Prairie Road on Wednesday, August 15, 2012. The Taylor Bridge Fire has forced hundreds to evacuate and has burned dozens of homes. less

Evacuees and spectators watch the Taylor Bridge Fire erupt near Highway 970, south of Swauk Prairie Road on Wednesday, August 15, 2012. The Taylor Bridge Fire has forced hundreds to evacuate and has burned ... more

A DC-10 drops fire retardant on a hillside along Highway 970 near Swauk Prarie Road on Wednesday, August 15, 2012. The Taylor Bridge Fire has forced hundreds to evacuate and has burned dozens of homes.

A DC-10 drops fire retardant on a hillside along Highway 970 near Swauk Prarie Road on Wednesday, August 15, 2012. The Taylor Bridge Fire has forced hundreds to evacuate and has burned dozens of homes.

Marcus Johns with the Department of Natural Resources, watches as the Taylor Bridge Fire burns on the south side of Highway 970 near Swauk Prairie Road on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 near Cle Elum. The Taylor Bridge Fire has forced hundreds to evacuate and has burned dozens of homes. less

Marcus Johns with the Department of Natural Resources, watches as the Taylor Bridge Fire burns on the south side of Highway 970 near Swauk Prairie Road on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 near Cle Elum. The Taylor ... more

The Taylor Bridge Fire burns a hillside near the intersection of Highway 970 and 97 near Cle Elum on Wednesday, August 15, 2012. The Taylor Bridge Fire has forced hundreds to evacuate and has burned dozens of homes. less

The Taylor Bridge Fire burns a hillside near the intersection of Highway 970 and 97 near Cle Elum on Wednesday, August 15, 2012. The Taylor Bridge Fire has forced hundreds to evacuate and has burned dozens of ... more

Christine Heine and Dan Leslie of Seattle watch the Taylor Bridge Fire erupt near Highway 970, south of Swauk Prairie Road on Wednesday, August 15, 2012. The Taylor Bridge Fire has forced hundreds to evacuate and has burned dozens of homes. less

Christine Heine and Dan Leslie of Seattle watch the Taylor Bridge Fire erupt near Highway 970, south of Swauk Prairie Road on Wednesday, August 15, 2012. The Taylor Bridge Fire has forced hundreds to evacuate ... more

Matt Brink prepares to evacuate from his home on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 near Lauderdale Junction. The Taylor Bridge Fire has forced hundreds to evacuate and has burned dozens of homes.

Matt Brink prepares to evacuate from his home on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 near Lauderdale Junction. The Taylor Bridge Fire has forced hundreds to evacuate and has burned dozens of homes.

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As the sun rises, the smoldering remains of a home are shown on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 along Highway 10 near Ellensburg. The Taylor Bridge Fire pushed through neighborhoods and rural areas, destroying an estimated 70 homes. less

As the sun rises, the smoldering remains of a home are shown on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 along Highway 10 near Ellensburg. The Taylor Bridge Fire pushed through neighborhoods and rural areas, destroying an ... more

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Kittitas County Sheriff's Deputy Chris Whitsett informs Carla Sweet and Matt Brink to prepare to evacuate their homes on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 near Lauderdale Junction. The Taylor Bridge Fire has forced hundreds to evacuate and has burned dozens of homes. less

Kittitas County Sheriff's Deputy Chris Whitsett informs Carla Sweet and Matt Brink to prepare to evacuate their homes on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 near Lauderdale Junction. The Taylor Bridge Fire has forced ... more

A cow looks for grass to eat in a rock quarry, one of the few areas not burned, above Bettas Road along Highway 97 on Wednesday, August 15, 2012. The Taylor Bridge Fire pushed through neighborhoods and rural areas, destroying an estimated 70 homes and possibly killing hundreds of cattle. less

A cow looks for grass to eat in a rock quarry, one of the few areas not burned, above Bettas Road along Highway 97 on Wednesday, August 15, 2012. The Taylor Bridge Fire pushed through neighborhoods and rural ... more

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Firefighters work on a brush fire on Bettas Road on Wednesday, August 15, 2012. The Taylor Bridge Fire has forced hundreds to evacuate and has burned dozens of homes.

Firefighters work on a brush fire on Bettas Road on Wednesday, August 15, 2012. The Taylor Bridge Fire has forced hundreds to evacuate and has burned dozens of homes.

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO

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A plane drops fire retardant on a hillside in Horse Canyon Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, near Cle Elum, Wash. Crews fighting the large blaze in central Washington hope to increase containment levels by Wednesday evening, but are keeping a wary eye on weather conditions later in the week. The fire burning near Cle Elum has burned dozens of homes and caused about 900 people to evacuate. less

A plane drops fire retardant on a hillside in Horse Canyon Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, near Cle Elum, Wash. Crews fighting the large blaze in central Washington hope to increase containment levels by Wednesday ... more

Pandora Bjeletich packs up a bicycle as she helps a friend prepare to evacuate near Lauderdale Junction on Wednesday, August 15, 2012. The Taylor Bridge Fire has forced hundreds to evacuate and has burned dozens of homes. less

Pandora Bjeletich packs up a bicycle as she helps a friend prepare to evacuate near Lauderdale Junction on Wednesday, August 15, 2012. The Taylor Bridge Fire has forced hundreds to evacuate and has burned ... more

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As smoke rises behind, firefighter Jose Barajas hefts his pack as he gets his equipment ready Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, near Cle Elum, Wash. Crews fighting the large blaze in central Washington hope to increase containment levels by Wednesday evening, but are keeping a wary eye on weather conditions later in the week. The fire burning near Cle Elum has burned dozens of homes and caused about 900 people to evacuate. less

A home is shown still standing among scorched hillsides on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 along Highway 10. The Taylor Bridge Fire has forced hundreds to evacuate and has burned dozens of homes.

A home is shown still standing among scorched hillsides on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 along Highway 10. The Taylor Bridge Fire has forced hundreds to evacuate and has burned dozens of homes.

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A plane drops retardant to create a fire break at the Sunlight Waters housing development as the Taylor Bridge wildfire advances on the community on Tuesday near Cle Elum. Homes burned in the neighborhood and propane tanks could be heard during the day venting their contents in jets of fire. less

A plane drops retardant to create a fire break at the Sunlight Waters housing development as the Taylor Bridge wildfire advances on the community on Tuesday near Cle Elum. Homes burned in the neighborhood and ... more

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A cow looks for grass to eat in a rock quarry, one of the few areas not burned, above Bettas Road along Highway 97 on Wednesday, August 15, 2012. The Taylor Bridge Fire pushed through neighborhoods and rural areas, destroying an estimated 70 homes and possibly killing hundreds of cattle. less

A cow looks for grass to eat in a rock quarry, one of the few areas not burned, above Bettas Road along Highway 97 on Wednesday, August 15, 2012. The Taylor Bridge Fire pushed through neighborhoods and rural ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO

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A burned tree came crashing down onto a road along Thorpe Prairie Road on Wednesday, August 15, 2012. The Taylor Bridge Fire has forced hundreds to evacuate and has burned dozens of homes.

A burned tree came crashing down onto a road along Thorpe Prairie Road on Wednesday, August 15, 2012. The Taylor Bridge Fire has forced hundreds to evacuate and has burned dozens of homes.

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO

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Firefighter Hector Gonzalez looks up at a fire as he prepares to work on a fire line Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, near Cle Elum, Wash. Crews fighting the large blaze in central Washington hope to increase containment levels by Wednesday evening, but are keeping a wary eye on weather conditions later in the week. The fire burning near Cle Elum has burned dozens of homes and caused about 900 people to evacuate. less

Firefighter Hector Gonzalez looks up at a fire as he prepares to work on a fire line Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, near Cle Elum, Wash. Crews fighting the large blaze in central Washington hope to increase ... more

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A house that survived the Taylor Bridge Fire is shown as deer run past on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 along Highway 10 near Ellensburg.

A house that survived the Taylor Bridge Fire is shown as deer run past on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 along Highway 10 near Ellensburg.

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Firefighters head up a hill to attack a fire from the ground on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 along Highway 97.

Firefighters head up a hill to attack a fire from the ground on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 along Highway 97.

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A trailer and trees smolder at the Sunlight Waters housing development.

A trailer and trees smolder at the Sunlight Waters housing development.

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Firefighters remove flammable material from near houses at the Sunlight Waters housing development as the Taylor Bridge wildfire advances on the community on Tuesday near Cle Elum.

Firefighters remove flammable material from near houses at the Sunlight Waters housing development as the Taylor Bridge wildfire advances on the community on Tuesday near Cle Elum.

A home is shown still standing among scorched hillsides on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 along Highway 10 near Ellensburg. The Taylor Bridge Fire has forced hundreds to evacuate and has burned dozens of homes.

A home is shown still standing among scorched hillsides on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 along Highway 10 near Ellensburg. The Taylor Bridge Fire has forced hundreds to evacuate and has burned dozens of homes.

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David Hoff flees with his cats Marty and Bertha from the Sunlight Waters housing development as the Taylor Bridge wildfire advances on his home. The area was later engulfed in fire.

David Hoff flees with his cats Marty and Bertha from the Sunlight Waters housing development as the Taylor Bridge wildfire advances on his home. The area was later engulfed in fire.

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A trailer erupts in flame at the Sunlight Waters housing development.

A trailer erupts in flame at the Sunlight Waters housing development.

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A firefighter turns a garden hose on a propane tank at the Sunlight Waters housing development as the Taylor Bridge wildfire advances on the community.

A firefighter turns a garden hose on a propane tank at the Sunlight Waters housing development as the Taylor Bridge wildfire advances on the community.

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A building that appeared to be an observatory sits next to a burning tree at the Sunlight Waters housing development as the Taylor Bridge wildfire advances on the community. The structure appeared to survive the inferno. less

A building that appeared to be an observatory sits next to a burning tree at the Sunlight Waters housing development as the Taylor Bridge wildfire advances on the community. The structure appeared to survive ... more

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Firefighters remove flammable material from near houses at the Sunlight Waters housing development.

Firefighters remove flammable material from near houses at the Sunlight Waters housing development.

An aerial view of a wildfire just east of Cle Elum. The wildfire has already destroyed 60 homes and burned across nearly 45 square miles on the east slope of the Cascades.

An aerial view of a wildfire just east of Cle Elum. The wildfire has already destroyed 60 homes and burned across nearly 45 square miles on the east slope of the Cascades.

Photo: Dan Crowell/Soundview Aerial

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This image of the wildfire is looking east toward Ellensburg.

This image of the wildfire is looking east toward Ellensburg.

Photo: Dan Crowell/Soundview Aerial

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An aerial view of a wildfire just east of Cle Elum. The wildfire has already destroyed 60 homes and burned across nearly 45 square miles on the east slope of the Cascades.

An aerial view of a wildfire just east of Cle Elum. The wildfire has already destroyed 60 homes and burned across nearly 45 square miles on the east slope of the Cascades.

Photo: Dan Crowell/Soundview Aerial

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A woman sits on the remains of a home that was destroyed in a wildfire the night before Tuesday on Bettas Road near Cle Elum. The fast-moving wildfire has burned 60 homes across nearly 40 square miles of central Washington grassland, timber and sagebrush. No injuries have been reported but more than 400 people have been forced to flee.

A woman sits on the remains of a home that was destroyed in a wildfire the night before Tuesday on Bettas Road near Cle Elum. The fast-moving wildfire has burned 60 homes across nearly 40 square miles of

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Neighbors use handtools to try to hold back flames from nearby houses Tuesday on Bettas Road near Cle Elum. The fast-moving wildfire has burned 60 homes across nearly 40 square miles of central Washington grassland, timber and sagebrush. No injuries have been reported but more than 400 people have been forced to flee. less

Neighbors use handtools to try to hold back flames from nearby houses Tuesday on Bettas Road near Cle Elum. The fast-moving wildfire has burned 60 homes across nearly 40 square miles of central Washington ... more

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Neighbors try to hold back flames from a house at left, Tuesday near Cle Elum. Moments later, a sudden wind sent the flames racing toward the volunteers and about a dozen people safely scrambled out of the way. The house was saved when a water truck was able to quickly save the home. The fast-moving wildfire has burned 60 homes across nearly 40 square miles of central Washington grassland, timber and sagebrush. No injuries have been reported but more than 400 people have been forced to flee. less

Neighbors try to hold back flames from a house at left, Tuesday near Cle Elum. Moments later, a sudden wind sent the flames racing toward the volunteers and about a dozen people safely scrambled out of the way. ... more

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A tree becomes a giant torch as it burns during a wildfire Tuesday near Cle Elum. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

A tree becomes a giant torch as it burns during a wildfire Tuesday near Cle Elum. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

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Cattle stand in a pasture as a wildfire burns down a hillside Tuesday near Cle Elum. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Cattle stand in a pasture as a wildfire burns down a hillside Tuesday near Cle Elum. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

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Firefighters work to create a break from the fire burning behind them Tuesday,, on Bettas Road near Cle Elumh. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Firefighters work to create a break from the fire burning behind them Tuesday,, on Bettas Road near Cle Elumh. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

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Flames in a smoldering field inch toward a firefighter Wednesday, near Cle Elum. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Flames in a smoldering field inch toward a firefighter Wednesday, near Cle Elum. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

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Firefighters pull a hose into position to quench a smoldering field Wednesday near Cle Elum.(AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Firefighters pull a hose into position to quench a smoldering field Wednesday near Cle Elum.(AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

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Firefighters pull a hose into position to quench a smoldering field Wednesday, near Cle Elum.(AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Firefighters pull a hose into position to quench a smoldering field Wednesday, near Cle Elum.(AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

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A firefighter pulls a hose toward a hot spot left from a wildfire Wednesday near Cle Elum. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

A firefighter pulls a hose toward a hot spot left from a wildfire Wednesday near Cle Elum. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

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A helicopter drops water on a blaze Wednesday near Cle Elum,. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

A helicopter drops water on a blaze Wednesday near Cle Elum,. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

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Firefighters stand in view of a tree on fire Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, near Cle Elum, Wash. Crews fighting the large blaze in central Washington hope to increase containment levels by Wednesday evening, but are keeping a wary eye on weather conditions later in the week. The fire burning near Cle Elum has burned dozens of homes and caused about 900 people to evacuate. less

Firefighters stand in view of a tree on fire Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, near Cle Elum, Wash. Crews fighting the large